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Pages to Pages: ESL/ELL Bookclub

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults
ESL
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: ESL
Event Details:

Improve your English while reading a book with friends! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the sixteen-week session. This book club meets every other week.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Space

2:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Space

2:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Silent Reading Party

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Other
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy silent reading party. We will chat a bit at the start and end about our books, but the rest of the time is reading time! Bring a book, magazine, or other reading material. The vibes will be cozy!

This event is in the "Adults" group

On The Road Bus Trip to The Fox Theatre-Detroit

12:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Payment Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join us for this popular bus trip. We will dine at Encore Catering & Banquet Center for an elegant buffet. We will then enjoy the magic of "NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet" at the Fox Theatre.

This event is in the "Youth" group
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Event Details:

Block Party: Build, Play, Learn! is a 2-hour drop-in program designed for young children and their caregivers to explore, build, and connect through a wide variety of block play.

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Space

2:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

For the Love of Poetry @ Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love poetry? Do you also write poetry? If your answer is “yes", then please join fellow poetry lovers  for reading, analyzing and writing  poems, and being introduced to a poet.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Space

2:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

This event is in the "Youth" group

Gingerbread House Decorating Youth

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library to decorate gingerbread houses! Please only sign up for ONE (1) session. 

Grades: K-4

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Gingerbread House Decorating Tween

7:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tweens, join us at the library to decorate gingerbread houses! Please only sign up for ONE (1) session. 

Grades: 5-8

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Space

2:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Growing Early Literacy Skills Through Books - A Workshop for Early Childhood Educators

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craftastic Wednesday: Decoupage Air Dry Clay Ornaments

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: iCube Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to decoupage air dry clay ornaments to add a unique touch to your holiday decorations. These are perfect for hanging on a tree, gifting to loved ones, or decorating your home for the holidays.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knit 2gether Group

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Participants gather to enjoy their projects and the companionship of like-minded people. Skill levels range from beginner to expert. No instructor. Limited to 20 persons.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Space

2:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Reads Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens are invited to join us to read and discuss books for fun! Read the book and come prepared to discuss it with us!

September 11: The Corruption of Hollis Brown by K. Ancrum

This event is in the "Youth" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

NO-VI Chess Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Registration Required

Join our NO-VI Chess Club to participate, learn and sharpen your chess skill. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. This program will include lectures, practice games, game analysis, and other components of chess training. Limited number of chess boards, timers, and rule books are provided (sponsored by a generous library donor). Please bring your own board.

Registration is required for each session. Ages 5 and up welcome (caregivers are expected to accompany their child to the program if under the age of 12).


 

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm–9:00pm
Library Board
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

Library Board meetings are usually held on the second Thursday of each month, at the Novi Civic Center at 7:00pm, to review library financials, make policy decisions, and provide broad operational oversight of the Library. The public is welcome.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Space

2:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required

Get involved with the Library by joining our Teen Advisory Board (TAB). All high school students are welcome (you do not need to be a Novi resident to participate). Share ideas for teen programs, discuss teen books, organize community service projects, and more. Meeting attendance will count as volunteer hours if you are registered in the library's Teen Volunteer Program (you do not need to be a registered volunteer to attend TAB). If you are passionate about teen services, the library would love to have you join TAB!

This event is in the "Youth" group

Yoga Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Youth
Family
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: West Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yoga Storytime is an engaging program designed for families with children aged 2-8 and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Click here to view our Unattended Child policy.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Space

2:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Whole Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Teen Space is held from 2:45-5pm, Monday-Friday, downstairs in the Whole Meeting Room, near the Café, during the school year. Students can hang out, play games, including Xbox and Switch, ping pong, board games and more. Come check it out and have fun! Proof of student status is required for admittance. Teen Space is closed during vacation breaks, half days and Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Local History Room Office Hours

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Historical Commission
Library Branch: Novi Public Library
Room: Local History Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical Commission

Come to the Local History Room for assistance or just to meet commission members and learn about Novi's history.